Candyfloss Machine – Risk Assessment Activity

Operation of electric candyfloss machine for food preparation and sale Persons at Risk

● Operator

● Assistants

● Members of the public (especially children)

● Event staff Hazard Assessment & Control Measures

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1. Hot surfaces & spinning head Risk: Burns from heated bowl or spinning head Who at risk: Operator, assistants Control Measures:

● Only trained adults to operate the machine

● Do not touch spinning head or bowl during operation

● Allow machine to cool fully before cleaning or moving

● Use heat-resistant gloves if required

Risk Level: Medium → Low

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2. Electrical hazards Risk: Electric shock, fire Who at risk: All persons nearby Control Measures:

● PAT-tested equipment only

● Use suitable outdoor-rated extension leads if outdoors

● Keep cables away from water and walkways

● Switch off and unplug before cleaning

Risk Level: Medium → Low

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3. Entanglement with spinning parts Risk: Hair, clothing, jewellery caught in spinner Who at risk:

Operator Control Measures:

● Long hair tied back

● No loose clothing or dangling jewellery

● Guard/bowl in place at all times

Risk Level: Medium → Low

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4. Burns from hot sugar Risk:

Hot molten sugar splashes Who at risk: Operator Control Measures:

● Do not overfill sugar

● Stand back when machine starts

● Use appropriate sticks and tools

● Eye-level leaning over machine prohibited

Risk Level: Medium → Low

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5. Slips, trips, and falls Risk: Trailing cables, spilled sugar Who at risk:

Staff and public Control Measures:

● Secure cables with mats or tape

● Clean spills immediately

● Keep work area tidy

Risk Level: Low

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6. Food hygiene & contamination Risk: Foodborne illness Who at risk: Customers Control Measures:

● Wash hands before operation

● Use gloves or sanitised hands

● Store sugar in sealed containers

● Do not allow public to touch machine or ingredients

Risk Level: Medium → Low

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7. Public interference (especially children) Risk: Burns or injury Who at risk: Public Control Measures:

● Barrier or table separating public from machine

● Clear signage: “Hot Surface”

● Constant supervision Risk Level: Medium → Low Emergency Procedures

● Switch off and unplug machine in an emergency

● First aid kit available on site

● Burns treated with cold running water and reported Training & Supervision

● Operator trained in safe use of equipment

● Responsible person on site at all times